Is this bright enough to use as the main light source in my kitchen? I need it to provide bright light for about a 14x14 kitchen.
24736
I have it installed in a half bath and if works well. It would not be bright enough as the main light for a kitchen.
24737
I agree with the answers below. I'm not sure if this fixture comes in a 3-bulb size, but I would purchase that option if I were going to use it in a kitchen and use the brightest bulbs available. I have this fixture in a small bathroom. It works very well there.
24738
Depending on the wattage equivalent of the bulbs you use... Maybe. It's a phenomenal hallway light, but it might be pushing it for a 14x14 kitchen... But I like my kitchen ridiculously bright.
1585105
I wouldn't call it bright like what I would want in a kitchen. We have it in a bedroom and need lamps to get full illumination. You might want to look for a fan that has both a downlight and an uplight. They cost more, but may give you what you need.
1947484
Way too bright. In hindsight I would only use this in a much larger room. My entry way is close to the size of you kitchen and all in wood Finnish that is dark. It's too bright for that.
412039
My wife and I both like to cook and we have a lot of light in our kitchen. It would light the kitchen, but I really don't think it would be enough light to prepare or cook food by. Hope this helps.
86305
If being used as the main source of light I would say no. They would be perfect for extra light above your desk but I wouldn't be happy with 2 of these as the main lighting source.
489147
Well, for sure the light(s) would be good-looking in your kitchen. The issue would be ENOUGH LIGHT to cover what you want in the way of prep and cooking. Ours is over the dining table with a low-energy bulb and it takes awhile to heat up for brightness. Hope this helps.
93917
I installed these in my kitchen for under cabinet lights and they are plenty bright. You should plan to run a strip the length of each shelf. They are available in different lengths. Leave a bit of room at each end to make the connection.
1757388
I have it mounted under a cabinet in the kitchen. It works just fine. You can direct each light to where you want itto shine and the light is good. I often leave it as the lit light in the evening, in the kitchen. Good light.
1546747
No, it wouldn't be good as the only light source in a large room. I have mine in an average sized bathroom.
805824
Yes. I use 3 of them to light my living room. It's a little dim, but OK. 5 should be fine.
121235
No, it's not a very bright light. We have recessed lighting in the bedroom as well as the fan light. I wouldn't recommend it as your only light source.
533903
It is relatively bright. I bought 3 but 2 bulbs are more than sufficient to light up the dining area. I used to have 6 40-watt bulbs and 6 7- watt bulbs on the chandelier. As far as I c an remember I did not buy a dimmable bulb because I don't have a dimmer switch.
2254715
It's actually a bit small for that...that's the same reason I bought it, but it has not worked out very well for me. The light is very bright, but only if it is directly over your work.
548733
Yes. It looks great in the kitchen and throws off a lot of light. I used it in a kitchen renovation job and was very pleased with the results!
1751111
I use this to illuminate a double garage, and so there will be an adundance of light. There is also a fair amount of heat close to the lamp and so you would have to isolate it from nearby clothing, and in a confined space such as a closet it might warm the room too much. I would look for something in the 100 - 150 watt range. Hope this helps.
914596
This is not a good fan for a maximum light source. You will need to look elsewhere. It is a really good looking modern fan with limited CFM airflow and medium lighting.
189250
I guess it depends on how close they are to each other. By themselves I do not think they will be too bright. I have 2 in my kitchen about 3 feet apart over a counter and it's very bright. One thing to note is that you can (and I did) install a dimmer switch with LED lights so you can choose how bright you want the lights to be.